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Who Are You When No One Is Looking?

By Brenda Goburn Smith / April 12, 2026 / Comments Off on Who Are You When No One Is Looking?

I recently attended a funeral. The ceremony was uplifting. I was deeply struck by the impact we have on the lives of those around us, often without even realizing it. The woman who passed away was the wife of my favorite cousin. I knew her well and recognized her talent; she was an incredibly gifted…

Excellence is a Learned Habit

By Brenda Goburn Smith / October 24, 2017 / Comments Off on Excellence is a Learned Habit

Excellence becomes a habit when it is a repeatable standard of measure that defines your actions, behavior, goals, and decisions. When you consistently assess and decide how you will react or perform you set a personal standard. Evidence of your standard of excellence shows in your family life, career, and business relationships. In your family…

Persistence Works – Rinse and Repeat

By Brenda Goburn Smith / May 25, 2017 / Comments Off on Persistence Works – Rinse and Repeat

When you have a clear idea of your goals, practice persistence and determination, by repeating required actions until you accomplish your objective. This old quote from the 30th president of the United States bears repeating: “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people…

Self-Talk. Do You Talk To Yourself?

By Brenda Goburn Smith / December 10, 2014 / Comments Off on Self-Talk. Do You Talk To Yourself?

I do. Self-talk is a method of gaining clarity about your behaviors, goals, feelings, motivations, and problem-solving – a form of brainstorming. You can gain rewards from self-talk since it gives you the chance to boost self-confidence, self-esteem and learn more about you.  When you learn to use self-talk as a consoling, positive “friend,” you…

Brand Yourself Before You Write Your Resume!

By Brenda Goburn Smith / September 8, 2014 / Comments Off on Brand Yourself Before You Write Your Resume!

UPDATED: October 24, 2017 Almost anyone can write a resume, but can you present the person behind the duties and responsibilities in a way that makes the hiring manager want to interview you? Once you get past the hurdle of the online computerized application tracking system (ATS), you must engage and entice the person reading…

What’s Your Brand?

By Brenda Goburn Smith / December 19, 2013 / Comments Off on What’s Your Brand?

Have you taken the time to shape your image – how you wish to be known – your personal brand? Crafting your personal brand statement will help shape your personal marketing message, which is helpful for your career or to personally update your image and goals. I’m sharing a free e-Workbook to get you started. In…